So, how many non-truck drivers out there know how long it takes an empty tractor trailer at 55 miles per hour to come to a complete stop?? I know the answer, so whoever answers correctly first, I will be choosing that as top answer.
2007-08-27 21:46:00 · 8 answers · asked by aspire80_1998 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
So, how many non-truck drivers out there know how long it takes an empty tractor trailer at 55 miles per hour to come to a complete stop?? I know the answer, so whoever answers correctly first, I will be choosing that as top answer.
SORRY, MEANT TO INQUIRE AS TO HOW LONG IN DISTANCE IT WOULD TAKE.
Thanks, and sorry again
2007-08-27 23:15:36 · update #1
According to the Safe Driving Course offered by the Michigan DOT, the correct answer for this is approximately 300 feet or the length of a football field. That is assuming that the driver is on the ball, that the roads are dry, and that the tires on the truck are in good condition. Do NOT give me the best answer, I AM a trucker and have been for 20 years. I find it amazing how few people actually THINK about what can happen to their car if they cut in front of a truck and then have to slam on their brakes. Usually, when a truck is following another vehicle in traffic, the driver of the truck has left JUST BARELY enough room between his truck and the leading vehicle to stop. JUST BARELY.... now someone not thinking about it, cuts into that area just as the lead vehicle comes to a stop... well... its not pretty. Your 15,000 dollar Chevy just was turned into a couple of sixpacks for Budweiser.
2007-08-28 05:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by amadeus_tso 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
May take more than 400 feet to come to a complete stop.
2007-08-27 21:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not all tractor/trailers require a CDL. Example: Farmers use farm tags.
2016-04-02 03:06:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
88 feet per second multiplied by 1450 feet would be the answer. corrext.
2007-08-27 21:54:52 · answer #4 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
11 seconds..
faster if theres a wall in the way..
2007-08-27 21:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by Mitch M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to long if there is something in front of you
2007-08-28 00:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
less than 1sec if you slam into a brick wall
2007-08-27 21:54:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
my grandpa was telling me the math on this and i cant remember !00% , but wouldnt it be around 60 feet ......
2007-08-27 21:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by Lacey A 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋